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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.93, 862.35 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.93, 862.35 and 362.96 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.93 : 862.35 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.93/862.35 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.93x = 862.35 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.93x = 312,996.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,996.74/624.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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